1806. First American Edition. 453 pages. Full bound brown leather with gilt spine lettering. Full title: Lectures on the Elements of Chemistry Delivered in the University of Edinburgh Vol. III. Unpaginated index to rear. 'Published from his manuscripts by John Robison'. Slight cracking to hinges, with exposed binding; front free endpaper loose. Pages have light tanning and foxing throughout. Foxing heavier at start and end. Tears to gutter to front free endpaper with pen inscription. Minor dog-eared corners. All pages notably warped with occasional mild stains. Boards have moderate shelf-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Slight crushing to spine ends. Very slight surface insect damage to rear board and joint. Boards are notably warped. Gilt is bright.